Jessica Sophia Wong
About Jessica Sophia Wong
Jessica is an award winning advocate in climate change, founder of a global venture capital community, a digital nomad, minority female founder, is an active advocate for equality and women's empowerment. She is currently serves on the Marketing Committee for The Mayor’s Residence, Gracie Mansion Conservancy. In the past, Jessica served on the planning committee for a member of Forbes Council and keynote speaker for the LLS Men of the Year Running Campaign in 2020. Jessica is dedicated to using her platform for positive change. As a driven and passionate entrepreneur with a diverse background, Jessica established her career in interior design and as a marketing consultant. Paired with her love for mother nature, she eventually turned a hobby into a positive impact on her community. In 2017, she co-founded a grassroots Earth Day fundraiser campaign in New York City, which raised money for the National Resources Defense Council. Over the years, she has continued to host successful charity events and was recognized in September 2022 by Bunchful, a social enterprise organization backed by the Gates Foundation and the United Nations for her philanthropic efforts. Jessica was recognized as one of the Emerging NYC Leaders by The Mayor's Residence at Gracie Mansion on April 6th 2023. She recently received the Bunchful Innovation award at Lincoln Center at Lincoln Center on November 8th, 2023. Jessica has a keen interest in startups and ventures, and is a fan of hosting events and solo traveling. She has had some amazing experiences, including invited as a VIP guest by NASDAQ through Twitter to witness the opening bell ringing ceremony, and ringing the opening bell of Chinese tech company ABASCUS at the NYSE New York Stock Exchange. Currently, Jessica is working on several exciting projects, including a mental health peer support platform for students and a blockchain-based short-term rental platform to help combat overpriced housing in New York City. She is also building a global community for founders and investors, Yorkseed, with the hope of fostering strong relationships and bringing startups with great visions to life. Jessica is committed to making a positive impact on society and the world. Startups • Marketing Strategy • Investor Relations • Entrepreneurship • Event Management • Nonprofit Partnerships • Business Development • Relationship Building • Corporate Branding • Strategic Planning www.jessicasophia.com